BALJENNIE — Sympathy goes out to the Rayner and Custer families on the passing of 87-year-old Constance (Connie) Rayner on Oct. 21. She was the first daughter of Albert and Kate Custer of Baljennie. She took her schooling at the old Baljennie School. Later she married Buster (Arthur) Rayner and had a family of three daughters, Debi, Susan and Kelly. She also had grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
After the post office closed in Baljennie, they moved the building to a farm to make their first home. They later built a new house. Due to health problems, they left the farm to live in Battleford where Buster passed away. A grandson came to live with Connie, then later she sold the house and moved to Battlefords District Care Centre, where she passed away.
A celebration of life was held Nov. 5 at the Battleford United Church. Due to the weather burial will take place a later date at St. Bridget’s Anglican Churchyard at Baljennie.
Sympathy to the families of Kevin Lang of Ruddell on his passing at the age of 65 on Nov. 3. Kevin was the first son of Allan and Nellie Lange. His mother, Nellie, spent some of her early school days in Baljennie and made her home with George and Lily Leech.
Kevin has one sister, Carol Lockhard of Saskatoon. His parents have both passed away and are buried at the Ruddell. Cemetery. A service and burial will be held at a later date.
Fred Light Museum in Battleford are involved in the hanging of banners featuring the names of local veterans. There have been a little over 100 banners hung. It’s so wonderful to see all these men and women remembered for their service. They all fought for our country. Wear your poppy with great pride. Remember the poppies salute service people of all stripes, not just those at war.
Remembrance Day services are being held across the country. Take time to remember.
